Book Clubs Column by Julie Hale

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle By David Wroblewski Shakespeare’s Hamlet provides the foundation for Wroblewski’s debut—a compelling coming-of-age-tale set in 1970s Wisconsin. Edgar, a mute boy who helps his parents run their dog-breeding business, has a remarkable ability to bond with and train canines. He comes from a family of dog lovers that includes his grandfather, who...

Book Clubs Column by Julie Hale

GracelandBy Chris AbaniA Today Book Club selection, Chris Abani's debut novel Graceland tells the hypnotic story of a young boy coming of age in Nigeria, a country characterized by violence, poverty and political unrest. Set in the 1970s and '80s, the book recounts the adventures of protagonist Elvis Oke, who likes to impersonate his famous namesake and dreams of one day immigrating to America....

Book Clubs Column by Julie Hale

The month of June offers several great choices for reading groups. BookPage's selections, all newly published in paperback, are listed below. We hope these titles will inspire lively discussion in your book club. Open House By Elizabeth Berg An Oprah Book Club pick, Berg's novel examines the damage wrought by divorce upon one woman's life. Samantha, reeling from the shock of...